Electrical connection system and method for implantable medical devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8251731
APP PUB NO 20110065301A1
SERIAL NO

12882460

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A multiple contact connector interfaces between an implanted medical device and an implanted cable or lead. A connector connects between multiple implanted leads, each of which has multiple independent conductors. The connection system is a planar array of male connector pins on one portion, and a matching array of female connector receptacles on a second portion. Alignment via alignment features and pressing together the portions allows pins to engage with the receptacles providing a secure electrical connection. Sealing features on the connector apparatus seal out external fluids and isolate fluid present in the connector apparatus prior to mating, which electrically isolates each pin and its corresponding receptacle from other pin and receptacle pairs. Latching features retains the relative position of the pins, receptacle, and the positioning of the fluid seals, and is reversible for removal of the connector.

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DERINGER-NEY INCNEY INDUSTRIAL PARK 2 DOUGLAS STREET BLOOMFIELD CT 06002

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Boyd, Garth W Ellington, US 11 154
Grant, Michael Cambridge, US 53 816
Poppy, Michael New Richmond, US 1 11

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